Best places: Religious destinations in Bodh Gaya, India

Consecrated in 1989, this 25-m.-tall stone statue of the Buddha is near the Mahabohdi Temple.

Hindus gather on the banks of the sacred River Falgu to perform a post-cremation funeral ceremony.

👍👍 Hindu ritual to offer prayers to the departed soul for its peace and salvation), for the salvation of their ancestors at Devghat area located near the famed Vishnupad Temple in this Bihar town where Hindus congregate for the ritual.

👍👍 I had visited Gaya on May 14-15th, 2023. Had privilege to work with Pandit Manoharlalji, he had arranged great service for us, all the way, from airport pickup to drop-off the next day, along with pooja, Bodhgaya trip and the stay, everything including arrangement for Satvik lunch and dinner, he too...

😐 Phalgu is a river which flows past Gaya. The river bed or the ghat is almost dry, but when you slightly dig the sand you will find the water. the Falgu River carries water only during the monsoon season. At other times the river bed is externally dry. However, one may find water on digging the river...